Brett,
You'll get ripped off wherever you are in China, without your lady with you. It's easy to do stuff, but it's better if you take, or buy a translation gizmo at least they will know what you want or asking for!! ...hahaha!!
As for hotels, ..get your lady to do any booking for you, the chances are, she'll get a much better price than you will. Brett you'll stick out like a sore thumb anywhere in China, so best take advantage of it where ever you can. I've always found most Chinese to be helpful and a generally happy bunch, just don't trust them where money is conserned. They wont physically steal it, but many will scam you, given the chance. I don't have much Experience of Wuhan, so on that score i can't help you, ...Sorry!!
David.....